For over 25 years, up to 12 Innholder Scholarships have been awarded annually, each worth over £11,000, for one of two world-renowned management courses. The two courses available this year include the Talent Development Programme at Cranfield University and the General Managers Programme at Cornell University in New York, USA.
Each is specially designed to help hotel professionals develop their management and leadership capabilities to broaden their expertise within the industry, ultimately helping to progress into leadership positions and become successful leaders in their own right.
The courses have been created to support learning with minimal impact on the day-to-day responsibilities of each individual in their workplace. Successful applicants undertake live virtual courses taught by leading hospitality lecturers over several months, as well as several-day visits to the campuses throughout the year to help reinforce learning and network with peers in person.
The Talent Development Programme is designed for early-career professionals looking to develop their management and leadership capabilities. At the same time, the General Managers Programme aims to support General Managers and senior hospitality professionals in identifying key challenges and opportunities facing hospitality businesses today.
Speaking on the announcement of the Innholder Scholarships reopening, Richard Lee IS, General Manager at Hilton London Paddington and Chair of the Innholder Scholars, said: “Programmes like the Innholder Scholarships are critically important for professionals in our industry because they provide a consistent foundation in a highly dynamic sector. Programmes like the Innholder Scholarships are therefore vital sources of professional support, development, and community, regardless of where an individual is working or how their career evolves.”
The deadline for applications is midnight Tuesday, 31 August 2026. Applicants who are invited for an interview at Innholders’ Hall in London must be available on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
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